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This easy-to-prepare laid-back swing chart is the perfect fit for younger ensembles. The trumpet ranges are limited to E on the staff and there's plenty of unison writing with just enough harmony to keep...view details

This tune is better known as Walk Tall and was originally performed by Cannonball Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel flavored R&B groove and the features include a lead trumpet range to written F top...view details

There are no range or rhythmic problems for either band or soloist in this beautiful ballad solo feature for alto sax or trumpet, just a pretty melody over lush chords and counter-lines, with lots of dynamic...view details

At about 180 bpm, Big Sky is an easy straight-eighth groove chart with open harmonies and lush colors. Everyone in the band gets a chance to play the melody... even the trombones! The features include...view details

Made famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, here is a fun chart from the early swing era. The saxes do most of the heavy lifting, supported by punches and backgrounds in the brass. Also featured are...

Characterized by a strong rhythmic pulse throughout and a catchy melody, this upbeat hit by Carly Rae Jepson will go together quickly and sound great. It requires no solos and is playable with optional reduced...view details

With exciting yet accessible rhythms, Danza Para mi Hija (Dance for My Daughter) is a terrific introduction to Latin music. The melody is passed between reeds and brass and there is even a simplified...view details

Popular again thanks to the recent recording by Michael Buble, this hit was originally from the Broadway musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd." This bluesy arrangement requires no...view details

Recorded by Peggy Lee in 1958, this sultry swing tune went on to become her signature song and has remained a popular standard. Paul Murtha's version for young players definitely retains the "cool" factor...

Get your program off the ground! Grabbin' Some Air is an exciting funk chart with catchy melodies and punchy figures that recall the great horn bands. At about 100 bpm, this easy chart features...view details

Here's an easy yet great-sounding chart on the hit song from "Despicable Me 2" by Pharrell Williams that just never seems to get old! The melody is skillfully bounced from section to section, and there are...

Originally composed by Gordon Goodwin for his Big Phat Band, this version is scored at the easy level by Mike Story. This Latin cha-cha is very accessible, with a written trumpet 1 solo, a montuno piano part...view details

Here's a straight-ahead swing chart that has it all. Abundant use of basic swing figures, an infectious melody, a suggested or improvised open solo section and plenty of full ensemble work. All of this creates...view details

It's Just You and Me is a slow-swinging original that is playable by almost any band. The rhythms and ranges are quite modest in this swing ballad and the pianist is the only soloist with a completely...view details

This jazz standard is a medium Latin/rock chart and a great tune by Nat Adderley for young players. The solos are written out for tenor sax (cued for alto sax), trumpet 1 (cued for trombone). The lead trumpet...view details

A driving Latin feel is the foundation of this chart from Doug Beach. With a flowing melody, solid voicings and an open improvised or written solo section, this piece will be not only a great concert...

Get your young jazz band down and dirty with this driving blues shuffle at about 132 bpm. It's a terrific chart for teaching swing phrasing and articulation. The features include moderate ranges, notated...view details